The Pigne lookout

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This is an easy hike offering magnificent panoramic views from the lookout point over Audibergue, Estérel, Fréjus, Colle du Rouet, Maures, Coudon, and more.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.17 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 125 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 125 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 761 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 636 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Alps
  • ⚐ City: Seillans (83440)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.626215° / E 6.611816°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3543OT
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Chapelle Saint-Arnoux
Chapelle Saint Arnoux
Chapelle Saint Arnoux
Chapelle Saint-Arnoux

Description of the walk

Park at the "Piste forestière de la Pigne" sign on the edge of the D19.

(S/E) Head south and follow the wide track that climbs gradually. Stay on this track, which curves to the right further on, and ignore any side tracks.

(1) At a three-way junction (signposted "L'Eouveirot"), take the track on the right which continues to climb.

(2) At the next three-way junction (cistern), turn left towards the DFCI lookout and the panoramic view. You will quickly reach the lookout (magnificent view).

(3) Return by the same route to the cistern.

(2) Then take the path furthest to the left, which descends. Note the lovely view of the village of Bargemon. Descend to the Col de Saint-Arnoux road.

(4) Take the descending departmental road on the right to return to the car park in about 200 metres (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 636 m - La Pigne forest track
  2. 1 : km 1.11 - alt. 719 m - Three-way junction
  3. 2 : km 1.39 - alt. 745 m - SLN 08 cistern
  4. 3 : km 1.63 - alt. 761 m - Lookout
  5. 4 : km 2.89 - alt. 650 m - Col de Saint-Arnoux
  6. S/E : km 3.17 - alt. 636 m - La Pigne forest track

Notes

At the lookout point, there is a permanent shelter with a table and bench in the shade.

Worth a visit

Once at the Col de Saint-Arnoux, don't hesitate to cross the road to visit the beautiful little Chapelle Saint-Arnoux chapel a few metres away.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
3.9 / 5
JCG83
JCG83

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nothing to report

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Kat7262
Kat7262

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Great, easy, I did it with my three dogs and my 11-year-old son, lovely view. Bring a lead for your dog at the end as you finish up on the road for 200 metres.

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glaciers
glaciers

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short walk.
Nice quote on the cistern: "Life is beautiful, and so are you."
There is a shelter with a bench at La Vigie, where the view is remarkable.
Thanks to the author for sharing.

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becan
becan

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

It's easy, beele view from the lookout... nothing more!

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CRZ
CRZ

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Family hike.
Superb views

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TravelingCelt
TravelingCelt

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The walk up was unattractive, with sections of the path being cut into bare rock. There are, as reported, great views from the top! The walk down was prettier than the walk up. Very little shade on the walk even though it is below the tree line. Makes a reasonable option if you are looking for an easy short walk, I probably wouldn't do it again as I know some more attractive short walks in the region e.g. Castellaras du Thorenc or La Foret de Nans.

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gdeville
gdeville

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

pleasant walk. You can climb up to the Calvary without difficulty.

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Jean-Michel R2.
Jean-Michel R2.

Forecast for spring 2020

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